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Lori Cline - Lessons I Learned in Loss
The Race You Run Matters
We can choose to run in circles chasing nothing, or press on toward Jesus.
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What race are you running? Who are you running for? What do you hope to find at the finish line? While these are all questions about running, the race I’m referring to is LIFE. We have a beginning and we will have an end. You were created for a purpose. (Ephesians 2:10) Within that purpose there is beautiful meaning to it all. (Ecclesiastes 12:13&14) You don’t live this life by accident.You are here for such a time as this. (Esther 4:14) If you happen to be believing the lie that you are an accident, you my friend are NOT. You are created in the image of God. (Genesis 1:27) You are known. (Psalm 139:13-16) And you are deeply loved by God. (John 3:16)
From the moment our feet hit the floor with each new day, we all are running a race. But, there are two very different races. One is all about YOU. It’s run for YOU, to further your goals and dreams. What you hope is at the finish line is full awareness and fulfillment of SELF. It’s all about you. The other race is run with an awareness that this life is in fact, not about YOU at all. It’s about the ONE who created you for His purpose. That race is one of surrender and sacrifice. It’s run for God’s glory and it’s all about His path, His plan and His purpose. That race leads to the BEST LIFE on this side of Heaven and everlasting life in the one to come. So, what race are you running? My Dad loved to run. He was a Marine and at some point after serving in Vietnam, he began running three miles a day, every single day. No matter the season, no matter where he was, he would run. He loved a good race. It was just a part of who he was. He passed away a few weeks back and while our hearts are hurting deeply, we know the finish line he crossed. There was a point along his journey he gave his life to Jesus. From that moment on, he ran for something bigger than himself. He loved God with all of his heart, soul, mind and strength and he loved people. He wanted everyone to know that a life lived for Jesus is the BEST life anyone can live. He ran it full force, no looking back. Everyone that knew my dad knew what race he ran. He lived his life for Jesus. Do people know what race you’re running by watching your life? All the running, all the striving, all the ways you may be searching for your best life will only be found when you lay your life down and live it for Jesus. The Apostle Paul knew that and lived it out. He started out on one path, but then Jesus redirected his steps and he never looked back! He kept his eyes on the prize.
2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
In Paul’s last days he knew his race was coming to an end. His faith never wavered. From day one when Jesus called him, through ALL the journeys, persecution and obstacles he faced, until he crossed the finish line, he stayed the course. He knew full well the race he was running. Anyone can say they believe in Jesus. But only those who faithfully follow and run after Jesus will hear Him say, “well done, good and faithful one.”
That’s the truth.
If you’re running this life for anything other than Jesus, you’re running in circles. Choose the straight and narrow path and don’t look back! It’s the race you were created for.
I’m Lori Cline.
By: Lori Cline
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Aug 03, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:04:23 min.
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Lori Cline - Lessons I Learned in Loss
Take The Time You Need
It is okay to take time to rest, rejuvenate, and reconnect with God.
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Do you need to take some time? I know I always need more time! If I’m getting ready, I’m gonna need one more minute. If I’m with a friend in deep conversation over coffee, I don’t want it to end. If I’m shopping, my sweet husband knows I’ll always be longer than what I said I would be. On the beach, watching the sunset, I want to stay till the stars come out. I want more time to linger in the moments and seasons that bring me joy. I’ll hang out in those all day long. In those mountaintop moments, the air is clear and the view is beautiful. But, as is life, we find ourselves in the valleys as well. Sorrow and suffering can quickly become our companions as a new day begins.We don’t naturally want to rest in or hang out in those moments do we? When pain, loss and struggle surround me, if I’m honest, I want to blow right by those, push down the feelings, put on my game face and just keep going. Thankfully the spirit gently reminds me what is true in Ecclesiastes 3, there IS a time for everything. Even though life doesn’t stop or slow down for anything, WE should. God is OVER and IN every feeling, every moment and every season. He wants to lovingly meet us, provide for us and hold us in each one. I’ve been in a season like that. This summer wasn’t what I expected. Maybe you can relate. For me, as the school year was coming to a close, my Dad faced an unexpected health journey that ultimately led him home to be with Jesus. We’re still all in shock. While yes he was 77 years old, he was NOT your typical 77 year old. He was something else. The entire month of June was upended. While the world kept spinning around us, time stood still for our family. We were present for the journey and God met us beautifully all along the way. Stepping back in this month with you, I wanted to share some of my journey. The reality is we ALL walk through pain and loss. The rain WILL fall, so when it comes, when the storm that you didn’t see coming hits, what truth can you cling to? I’m thankful for the hope I have in Jesus. That hope, the truth found in His word, is my foundation. A dear friend told me, ‘take all the time you need’. When life gets hard, you have to take the time you need to feel what you’re feeling, process through it as it comes and ultimately give it all to God. Taking time to wrestle through it is so important. Waves of grief meet waves of mercy as our hearts long even more for heaven. I’m thankful Jesus knows, sees and is acquainted with my sorrow and grief. (See Isaiah 53:3) He is with me.
And if you read through the gospel accounts of Jesus, you find He always took the time He needed. He took time to spend with the Father, with his friends, he took time with children, he wept, he rested in the midst of storms, he took time to fast, feast, mourn and celebrate. He took time to heal and he also took time to step away from it all.
Luke 5:15-16 Yet the news about him spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses. But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.
The three words I want you to hear today are these, Jesus often withdrew. But people were waiting! Jesus took the time He needed. If He did, how much more do we need to take time when our hearts are broken, when our strength is gone and when seasons of life become the boulders that weigh heavy on our soul. Taking time is not wasting time. It’s a vital spiritual discipline. As we take time away, we too will find our burden lighter and our strength renewed for each new step of the journey. That’s the truth.
Today, take all the time you need. Find rest as you lie down in green pastures. You may not know it, but you need it. Be still and know God is near your broken heart. He sees where you are, what you’re walking through and He wants to meet you in every moment. He’s walking with me through mine and if you’re hurting today, he wants to walk with you too.
I’m Lori Cline.
By: Lori Cline
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Aired on
Aug 01, 2023
Show
The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:04:53 min.
00:04:53 min.
Lori Cline
Be Content With What You Have
If we love God more than anything and trust Jesus, we can be content.
By: Lori Cline
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Jun 29, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:03:41 min.
00:03:41 min.
Lori Cline
Sometimes You Have To Be Mean To Yourself
Sometimes we must discipline ourselves to move closer to God.
By: Lori Cline
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Jun 27, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:03:49 min.
00:03:49 min.
Lori Cline
You Can’t Hide From God
No matter where we may try to hide, God sees our hearts.
By: Lori Cline
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Jun 22, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:04:07 min.
00:04:07 min.
Lori Cline
Cry Out For Help
It is better to ask God for help than to stubbornly do it ourselves.
By: Lori Cline
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Jun 20, 2023
Show
The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:03:55 min.
00:03:55 min.
Lori Cline
When I Want To Give Up
We must remain faithful in our service because God is doing a good work.
By: Lori Cline
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Jun 15, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:04:09 min.
00:04:09 min.
Lori Cline
Put The OUT Back In Outreach
Believers must reach outside our comfort zone to profess the Gospel to the lost.
By: Lori Cline
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Jun 13, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:05:21 min.
00:05:21 min.
Lori Cline
I Let This Get Out Of Control
If we ignore our sin, it will get out of control.
By: Lori Cline
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Aired on
Jun 08, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:04:40 min.
00:04:40 min.
Lori Cline
Is There A Place For Me?
Because of Jesus, we can be sure of forgiveness, salvation, and a place to belong.
By: Lori Cline
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Jun 06, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:03:38 min.
00:03:38 min.
Lori Cline
Are You Heaven Ready?
Peace with God remains in our hearts through trial and struggle.
By: Lori Cline
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Aired on
Jun 01, 2023
Show
The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:03:19 min.
00:03:19 min.
Lori Cline - Faith Walking Women
Faith Walking Women: Listen To Understand
It is important to listen to wisdom and act on it, not on impulse or anger.
By: Lori Cline
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Aired on
May 30, 2023
Show
The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:03:35 min.
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Lori Cline - Faith Walking Women
Faith Walking Women: Don’t Give Unwise Advice
Wives should offer wisdom to their husbands during stressful times.
By: Lori Cline
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May 25, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:04:18 min.
00:04:18 min.
Lori Cline - Faith Walking Women
Faith Walking Women: Warriors And Ordinary Heroes
Heroes of the faith are those who simply follow the Lord.
By: Lori Cline
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May 23, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:05:15 min.
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Lori Cline - Faith Walking Women
Faith Walking Women: Courageous And Obedient
When God reveals what He wants, we must act on it without delay.
By: Lori Cline
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May 18, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:04:50 min.
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Lori Cline - Faith Walking Women
Faith Walking Women: Laughing And Lying
God has a plan for us, even when it doesn’t seem to make sense.
By: Lori Cline
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May 16, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:04:23 min.
00:04:23 min.
Lori Cline - Faith Walking Women
Faith Walking Women: The Redeemed Respond
When our hearts are made new, we can’t help but act in response.
By: Lori Cline
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May 11, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:04:30 min.
00:04:30 min.
Lori Cline - Faith Walking Women
Faith Walking Women: Widow Of Nain
Even in the face of a grim future, we can trust Jesus.
By: Lori Cline
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May 09, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:04:37 min.
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Lori Cline - Faith Walking Women
Faith Walking Women: Caught In Sin
Jesus can change our lives and make us new.
By: Lori Cline
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May 04, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:04:19 min.
00:04:19 min.
Lori Cline - Faith Walking Women
Faith Walking Women: We Begin With Eve
When our focus shifts from God, disobedience follows.
By: Lori Cline
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May 02, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:05:16 min.
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Lori Cline
The Right Advice IS God’s Way
Life is always more free when lived God’s way.
By: Lori Cline
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Apr 27, 2023
Show
The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:04:08 min.
00:04:08 min.
Lori Cline
Is Content Your King?
We should seek Jesus first over entertainment, trends, and content.
By: Lori Cline
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Apr 25, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:04:17 min.
00:04:17 min.
Lori Cline
Turn That Frown Upside Down
Christians should show joy and a cheerful heart to the hurting.
By: Lori Cline
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Apr 20, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:04:46 min.
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Lori Cline
When Nothing Seems To Be Going Right
We should be prepared for hard times by integrating our hearts and lives to Jesus.
By: Lori Cline
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Apr 18, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:05:03 min.
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Lori Cline
What Love Is
The Holy Spirit helps us move in love even when we don’t feel like it.
By: Lori Cline
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Apr 13, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:04:50 min.
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Lori Cline
I Know My Father’s Voice
It is important to take time to listen and learn God’s voice speaking to us.
By: Lori Cline
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Apr 11, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:03:49 min.
00:03:49 min.
Lori Cline
I Will Arise And Go To Jesus
We should love the sick and hurting while relying on Jesus.
By: Lori Cline
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Apr 06, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:04:56 min.
00:04:56 min.
Lori Cline
Your Purpose Is Rooted In This Prayer
Our purpose is rooted in the love of God.
By: Lori Cline
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Aired on
Apr 04, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:04:54 min.
00:04:54 min.
Lori Cline
Staying Where You Are Won’t Get You Anywhere
Christians must move to follow God, not stay in place.
By: Lori Cline
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Aired on
Mar 30, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:05:15 min.
00:05:15 min.
Lori Cline
Don't Dig A Foxhole For One
The kingdom of God is not about flying solo.
By: Lori Cline
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Aired on
Mar 28, 2023
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The Lori Cline Show
Duration
00:04:33 min.
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